A sermon examining certain issues you may encounter inside the local church.

A Look Inside The Local Church
Part II
Titus 3:9-15
There were a couple of church events that I would have loved to attended this week. The Men of Memphis conference took place at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Also, Woodstock Baptist hosted their annual Johnny Hunt Men's
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One might not be aware of the many studies, studies that often contradict other studies, even in the same field of expertise, concerning the horrific collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

THE STRUCTURE OF BIBLICAL DOCTRINE
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Ps 11:3
One might not be aware of the many studies, studies that often contradict other studies, even in the same field of expertise, concerning the horrific collapse of the Twin Towers of the
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Part 4 of this series describes what the first Christians were like, some of the things they did in Christianity's earliest days, and the spread of Christianity in the region and the world.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a
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Paul had been brought up in Jewish learning; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the sum and substance of the gospel. Christ crucified is the foundation of. . .

JULY 15, 2012
Commentary on First Corinthians
By: Tom Lowe
Introduction to 1st Corinthians Chapter 1
A SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING. 1:1-9
All Christians experience the new birth and by baptism are dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in
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There is a lot of confusion and confrontation when it comes to love and doctrine. Many argue that love is more important or love is enough! On the other hand, there are others who emphasize more on doctrine and avoid others who don't agree with them.

The Importance of Love & Doctrine
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Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me
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Lesson Goal
This lesson is designed to encourage preachers to teach an occasional doctrinal or theological sermon.
Lesson Intro
Too many people today have gotten the idea that doctrine is not important. Yet, that kind of statement is itself a doctrine. How do you tell a counterfeit note?
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The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the foundation of our faith. If He was not raised from the dead, we have no hope.

The Foundation of Our Faith
April 1, 2018 Morning Service
Easter Sunday
Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK
Rick Boyne
Message Point: The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the foundation of our faith. If He was not raised from the dead, we have no hope.
Focus Passage: 1
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Lesson Goal
Learn some elements of a complete sermon.
Lesson Intro
We have discussed many varieties of sermon types so far, but what makes for a complete sermon? Are there elements which make for a balanced approach to preaching?
Lesson Plan
This chapter introduces a number of
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The objection that caution be exercised, that illusions are possible, may appear contrary to evidence.

“Catholic doctrinal truth and sound spirituality are companions. They support and protect each other...” page 99
“In the more esoteric instances of pursuing experiences of God, the labyrinth of the soul’s interiority is the temple where the religious seeker must make pilgrimage. The passage is
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Marin luther, with a warped sense of scripture became the Father of the reformation.

artin Luther was a tortured soul, if ever there was one. He grew up with a warped understanding of God as harsh and severe. And becoming an Augustinian monk only made matters worse. He followed all the rules of the Catholic Church with diligence: praying, going on pilgrimages, attending mass, and
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To establish that Christians are charged to “stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.” The unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace should be the mission of every church of Christ.

INTRODUCTION
Outline.
1. Suitable Character in Gospel Affairs
2. Standing Fast in One Spirit
3. Striving Together with One Mind
Remarks.
1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “The faith of the gospel.” Our text reads: “Only let your conversation be as it becometh
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Jude speaks of people who "infiltrate" the church to damage it. Who are they and why do they do that? And how can we "contend for the Faith" when faced with these kinds of folks?

It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in a desperate situation and ultimately launched what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcements that the Allies would be sending into the battle. They called it “Operation
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Many in the body of Christ believe that they have a say in what they will and will not believe when it comes to scripture. But from God's point of view, He has already decided with we must believe if we want to see heaven on earth.

My Mom loved Perry Mason. I remember watching her iron and fold clothes as she watched him cause the guilty to crumble on the witness stand. Her love for Perry Mason is the reason I enjoy courtroom dramas to this day.
Among my favorites are Law & Order, Matlock, LA Law, the Perry Mason movies
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This message asks the question "Do you see God's Word the same way He sees it?" To the degree that we see the Bible like God sees the Bible will determine how much of God's blessings we walk in.

I want to talk a little about how God sees His Word. We’re going to look at a lot of scripture that show us how God views His Word. And as we do this, I want you to ask yourself the question: “Do I see God’s Word the same way He sees it?”
To the degree that we see things the way God sees them
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